parotid papilla


papilla of parotid duct

[TA] the projection at the opening of the parotid duct into the vestibule of the oral cavity opposite the neck of the upper second molar tooth. Synonym(s): papilla ductus parotidei [TA], papilla parotidea, parotid papilla

pa·rot·id pa·pil·la

(pă-rot'id pă-pil'ă) The projection at the opening of the parotid duct into the vestibule of the mouth opposite the neck of the upper second molar tooth.

parotid papilla

The projections around the opening of the parotid duct into the oral cavity.See also: papilla